Sony Xperia tipo dual
The Sony Xperia tipo dual is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 99.4g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 180 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7225AA Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
180 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Weight
99.4g
Very light — comfortable for long use
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, no dual stand-by)
Colors
Serene black, Classic silver